Sean Widener Graduates From Universal Technical Institute

Community Contributor Universal Technical Institute - Illinois

Lisle, Ill. (April 20, 2016)- Today, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the nation's leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, is proud to announce the graduation of Sean Widener from its automotive program. Originally from Elmhurst, Widener came to the Lisle campus to pursue a program specifically designed to provide the training necessary for professional, entry-level technicians. Widener also received special training in the Toyota Professional Automotive Training (TPAT) program, through UTI's partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

"Our students take their training very seriously," says Julie Mueller, campus president of UTI-Lisle. "Often there are many sacrifices that have to be made in order to pursue their technical program. There is work, life, and school balance that must be maintained in order to successfully complete their studies at UTI. Our graduates are technical experts that are chosen by industry and ready to work."

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 190,000 graduates in its 50-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).